BEIJING, MARCH 22 - The number of deaths in the violent explosion has risen to 44, which yesterday devastated the Tianjiayi Chemical chemical plant and the surrounding areas in Yancheng, in the eastern province of Jiangsu. It is the latest bulletin issued by local authorities and relaunched by the Chinese media. According to the latest data, when the efforts of rescuers are still in progress, there are also 32 wounded in critical conditions and several other tens in serious conditions.